The Scientific Method
Asking a question usually starts with one of these...
observation
The definition of science?
A way of knowing
Pillbugs will always travel away from light and towards dark, damp environments.
responding to a stimulus
1000mL = 1L is an example of this.
conversion factor or unit conversion
There are two items in the classroom for fire safety.
fire blanket and fire extinguisher
The variable a scientist changes.
independent variable
A way for scientists to critically review their work with other scientists
Peer Review
You are made of trillions of these.
made of cells
1cm = ? mm
10
What do you do when glass breaks or there is a spill
Have someone stand guard, then get the teacher.
What is the variable the scientist measures?
The dependent variable.
Science tells us what we can do, while ethics helps us to know what we....
should do.
Evidence today suggests that some species of dinosaurs are the ancestors of modern day birds.
evolves over time
1kg = ?g
1000
What do you do if you get a chemical in your eye?
15 minutes at the eye wash station.
I am studying the effect of water on plant height. An example of information from my experiment would be 3mL water and 2.1cm grown. This is called a ...
a data pair.
A personal preference for one source of information.
bias
A healthy adults resting heart rate is about 70 beats per minute in any external, restful, environment.
maintains homeostasis
32.9mL = ? L
0.0329L
Three tips for success in the lab.
What are pay attention, read labels, and follow directions?
I made 3 kinds of chili; mild, medium, and hot. The only difference between the chili is the number of peppers. The mild chili had no peppers and is called the...
control group?
The way we determine what is right or wrong in a scenario.
ethics
Athletes eat a large, carb heavy, dinner the night before a big game or race.
metabolism
0.0046kg = ? mg
4600mg
The three major pieces of safety equipment you should wear.
goggles, a lab coat, and gloves